We like to travel with carry-ons, it offers us a greater flexibility, should we need it, to change our plans at the last minute. Like many others, I spent a while looking up what other people brought on this similar trip. Everyone said to layer to give the most flexibility – and that is definitely […]
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While I liked the feel of Fairbanks, a small town, I wasn’t loving the food. I am sure there are wonderful places and menu items places, just not really what I happened to order. Bahn Thai We heard that Fairbanks had a lot of Thai restaurants, its a common cuisine there. And there were for
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Lat65 – Our first day in Fairbanks we decided to walk to Lat65 to get some fresh air and the lay of the land. Lat65 had lots of seating, a good selection of beer, and BBQ. It looked like the area was either expanding or being remodeled. I ordered the Pilsner sunrise and Justin had the
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Justin’s 50th State! Woo-hoo. This trip, which doubled as our 33rd state explored together, was a two-week adventure designed to hit the highlights of the Railbelt region while balancing his initial work commitments with our favorite travel formula: a few essential pre-booked tours, plenty of flexible exploration, and necessary rest days. If you’re planning a
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We enjoy eating out when we travel. We tried to utilize the hotel free breakfast for 60% of the time since food in Alaska tended to cost more. These are the places we went and what we thought — of course your experience my vary. Alaska Chopped and Chowdered – Justin got the Alaskan Rustic
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We made it to five breweries while in town. Onsite Brewery Company – We walked from our hotel to this mid-town climbing themed brewery. While it had both indoor and outdoor seating, it was a nice day and we took advantage of sitting outside on a picnic table. Denise ordered the Rappel Lager and Justin
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Denali National Park & Preserve, home to North America’s tallest peak, is a monumental landscape that beckons adventurers from around the globe. Yet, on our recent Alaskan trip, my enthusiasm for National Parks somehow didn’t translate into prioritizing a long stay here. Having heard mixed reviews about the full-day bus tours (and already committing to
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When you’re in the Denali area, conventional tours are great, but sometimes, you crave something a little… more. That’s precisely what led us to Denali Fat Truck Tours, and their incredible SHERP excursion. This off-road ride helped us dive into the Alaskan wilderness, facilitated by a truly remarkable machine, and guided by someone whose passion
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Endless Day, Endless Road The allure of the Arctic Circle – that invisible line encircling the globe where the sun doesn’t set for a full day in summer and doesn’t rise for a full day in winter – has always held a certain mystique. As I was looking at tours out of Fairbanks, the Artic
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Whittier, Alaska, a town nestled at the head of Passage Canal and surrounded by towering mountains, serves as a gateway to the Alaska Marine Highway System, and a port for cruise ships and day sightsee cruises. The reason we ended up in Whittier is because we booked the 5 1/4 hour “26 Glacier” Cruise. Getting
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Seward, Alaska, is a charming coastal town nestled between the mountains and Resurrection Bay, serving as a gateway to some of the state’s most spectacular natural wonders. Among them, Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park stands out as an incredibly accessible and awe-inspiring example of a glacier in flux. Having seen (and walked on)
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When you think Alaska, you think glaciers, mountains, wildlife. When I was doing research into what to do when Justin was at work, I saw about a dozen tours to the Matanuska Glacier. I wanted to do it, but I couldn’t do it without Justin. My first glacier was supposed to be with him. Once
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When exploring Alaska’s vast landscapes, it’s easy to get caught up in the grandeur of glaciers and mountains. But on a recent day trip out of Anchorage, I opted for a different kind of wildlife encounter, heading to Palmer to visit the Musk Ox Farm and the Reindeer Farm via the Pacific Alaska Tour company.
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Anchorage, Alaska, is a city where urban comforts meet rugged wilderness, and nowhere is this more evident than on the stunning Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. This 11-mile paved pathway offers breathtaking views of Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range, and the Anchorage skyline. On day 1 of our recent Alaskan adventure, we decided to tackle it
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